Thesaurus results for EXFOLIATE

exfoliate

verb

(ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt

as in to shed

to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around

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Recent Examples of exfoliate Stick to exfoliating just one to two times per week and choose chemical exfoliants like lactic acid over harsh physical scrubs. —

Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 Washcloths are a powerhouse in the shower, providing a convenient way to simultaneously clean and exfoliate your skin. —

Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 4 Apr. 2026 Like the restaurant, Toja draws on local traditions with a spa menu that includes invigorating pijat massages and exfoliating scrubs with rice, ginger, and candle nut. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 This refreshing exfoliating toner clears out buildup that can exaggerate uneven texture, thanks to a 4-HA complex (AHA, BHA, PHA, LHA) that sweeps away dead skin cells without tipping into irritation. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exfoliate

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shed

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Distilled to vocals, guitar, bass, piano and drums as Perry sheds a lifetime of weight, the song ends on a single, resonant power chord — a sonic declaration of liberation.

— Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
For example, Casa Familiar’s comprehensive air quality study in San Ysidro has helped shed light on the pollution South Bay communities endure from idling cars at the border, local heavy industry and Tijuana.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026